Legal Counsel - US/Canada - REMOTE

Overview

A leading enterprise software organization is seeking a Legal Counsel to serve as a trusted advisor to business, product, and sales executives. This role involves drafting and negotiating complex legal agreements and collaborating with cross-functional teams including lawyers, finance, product managers, and sales to address legal and business challenges. The position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements including product, licensing, subscription, confidentiality, data privacy, services, partner, distributor, and reseller agreements.
• Continuously improve standard form agreements, policies, and processes.
• Work independently, prioritize workloads, and communicate effectively across all organizational levels, including senior management.
• Assist with due diligence and integration activities related to acquisitions.
• Monitor developments in US government contracting and advise legal leadership accordingly.

Requirements

• Law degree and licensed to practice in good standing in one US or Canadian jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant technology transaction experience within an enterprise software or technology company.
• Experience with US Federal contracting, including knowledge of FAR, DFARS, GSA, flow-down requirements, and compliance obligations.
• Customer-focused with the ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously while remaining responsive to internal clients and customers.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment with flexibility and openness to new problem-solving approaches.
• Solid understanding of the software sales cycle and commitment to supporting quarter and year-end processes and deadlines.
• Willingness to support sales teams across multiple regions and time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in US and Canadian Data Privacy.
• Familiarity with US Anti-trust law.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $114,525 - $190,875, depending on skills, experience, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs.
• Additional compensation may include variable plans and country-specific benefits.

Location

• This is a remote position.

The organization is committed to equal opportunity employment and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and hiring process.